ENG vs IND: India Announce ODI Squad for England Tour; Jaiswal Misses Out, Varun Ruled Out of Ireland T20Is. The BCCI has announces India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against England. The three-match series will begin on July 14. Shubman Gill will lead the team during the tour. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain. Senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah return to the ODI setup. Kohli’s selection remains subject to fitness clearance. The squad combines experienced stars and emerging talents.
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have been selected as wicketkeepers. Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy provide all-round options. Kuldeep Yadav leads the spin department. Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna headline the pace attack. Harshit Rana and Gurnoor Brar also earned selection.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Misses Out
The biggest talking point is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission. The young opener scored a brilliant century against Afghanistan recently. His performance impressed fans and experts alike. However, he could not secure a place in the ODI squad. The decision highlights India’s strong batting depth. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli occupy the top-order spots. Competition for places remains extremely intense. Several talented players continue waiting for opportunities.
Jaiswal’s situation has drawn significant attention. Yesterday, he celebrated a century against Afghanistan. Today, he finds himself outside the England ODI squad. The contrast reflects the challenges of selection in Indian cricket. Captain Shubman Gill praised Jaiswal after the squad announcement. Gill acknowledged the youngster’s immense talent and potential.
“We all know he’s a phenomenal player,” Gill said. “It’s unfortunate that when everyone is available, he sometimes misses out.” “With Virat Bhai unavailable, he got his opportunity,” Gill added. The captain expressed confidence in Jaiswal’s future prospects.
Meanwhile, India suffered an injury setback ahead of the Ireland T20I series. Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out. He continues his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The medical team is monitoring his recovery closely. The selectors preferred caution regarding Varun’s return. His absence opens opportunities for other spin options. Despite missing out, Jaiswal remains part of India’s long-term plans. Strong performances could quickly bring him back into contention. The England series will now test India’s established ODI core.
India ODI Squad for England Tour
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli*, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar.
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England ODI Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 1st ODI | Edgbaston |
| July 16, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Sophia Gardens |
| July 19, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Lord’s |